Multiple news sources report that Kenan Thompson, SNL's longest-tenured cast member, is contemplating leaving the show after being on since 2003, anticipating a difficult departure due to his deep connections with the cast and crew. Thompson has witnessed many co-stars leave over the years, including Bowen Yang in Season 51, and acknowledges the emotional impact of these departures.

Multiple news sources report that Kenan Thompson, SNL's longest-tenured cast member, is contemplating leaving the show after being on since 2003, anticipating a difficult departure due to his deep connections with the cast and crew. Thompson has witnessed many co-stars leave over the years, including Bowen Yang in Season 51, and acknowledges the emotional impact of these departures.

Multiple sources report that President Trump welcomes the dollar's recent decline, citing benefits to U.S. business, while former Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan expresses concern that the nation's massive debt necessitates a stable dollar, despite the export benefits of a weaker currency. The dollar's drop, attributed to factors like Trump's tariffs and concerns about U.S. debt, contrasts with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's reaffirmation of a strong dollar policy and Kaplan's observation of continued demand for U.S. stocks, suggesting a complex economic landscape.

Multiple sources report that President Trump welcomes the dollar's recent decline, citing benefits to U.S. business, while former Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan expresses concern that the nation's massive debt necessitates a stable dollar, despite the export benefits of a weaker currency. The dollar's drop, attributed to factors like Trump's tariffs and concerns about U.S. debt, contrasts with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's reaffirmation of a strong dollar policy and Kaplan's observation of continued demand for U.S. stocks, suggesting a complex economic landscape.

Synthesizing information from multiple sources, this update highlights two key developments: Physical Intelligence, co-founded by Sergey Levine, is creating general-purpose robot foundation models trained on real-world tasks, while a collection of minimal container images with significantly reduced vulnerabilities are now available, offering a more secure alternative to traditional base images. These hardened images, built daily with Chainguard's tools, aim to minimize attack surfaces in containerized applications.

Synthesizing information from multiple sources, this update highlights two key developments: Physical Intelligence, co-founded by Sergey Levine, is creating general-purpose robot foundation models trained on real-world tasks, while a collection of minimal container images with significantly reduced vulnerabilities are now available, offering a more secure alternative to traditional base images. These hardened images, built daily with Chainguard's tools, aim to minimize attack surfaces in containerized applications.

National Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad from ICE detention January 31, 20264:19 PM ET By The Associated Press A canister of pepper spray launched by Texas troopers flies towards protesters outside the South Texas Family Residential Center detention facility where Liam Ramos and his father are being detained in Dilley, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

National Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad from ICE detention January 31, 20264:19 PM ET By The Associated Press A canister of pepper spray launched by Texas troopers flies towards protesters outside the South Texas Family Residential Center detention facility where Liam Ramos and his father are being detained in Dilley, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

PolicyNo more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strikeScenes from the general strike in Minneapolis.by Gaby Del VallePhotos by Jack Califano The VergeJan 31, 2026, 8:30 PM UTCLinkShareGift Photo by Jack Califano The VergePart OfICE invades Minnesota and Minnesotans fight backsee all updates Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge covering surveillance, the Department of Homeland Security, and the tech-right.It was too cold to take off my mittens and check Google Maps so I put my faith in the trickle of bundled-up people ahead of me. All of them were carrying signs and wearing whistles around their necks on top of layers and layers of winter clothing.

PolicyNo more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strikeScenes from the general strike in Minneapolis.by Gaby Del VallePhotos by Jack Califano The VergeJan 31, 2026, 8:30 PM UTCLinkShareGift Photo by Jack Califano The VergePart OfICE invades Minnesota and Minnesotans fight backsee all updates Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge covering surveillance, the Department of Homeland Security, and the tech-right.It was too cold to take off my mittens and check Google Maps so I put my faith in the trickle of bundled-up people ahead of me. All of them were carrying signs and wearing whistles around their necks on top of layers and layers of winter clothing.

Multi-source news update

Multi-source news update

Selina Tobaccowala, former president and CTO of SurveyMonkey, co-founded HomeBoost after identifying a consumer need for guidance on lowering utility bills through surveys, as reported by TechCrunch. HomeBoost, which helps people conduct home energy assessments, was featured at the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, while TechCrunch will host its Founder Summit in Boston on June 23, 2026, focusing on growth and scaling for founders.

Selina Tobaccowala, former president and CTO of SurveyMonkey, co-founded HomeBoost after identifying a consumer need for guidance on lowering utility bills through surveys, as reported by TechCrunch. HomeBoost, which helps people conduct home energy assessments, was featured at the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, while TechCrunch will host its Founder Summit in Boston on June 23, 2026, focusing on growth and scaling for founders.

Multiple news sources highlight Walter Thompson-Hernández's film "If I Go Will They Miss Me," praised for its fresh perspective on Watts, Los Angeles, and Florence Hunt's expanded role in Bridgerton Season 4, where she finally gets her own storyline. The film aims to redefine cinematic portrayals of the community, while Hunt, who began on the show at age 12, is now a SAG Award nominee stepping into a more central role as her character's love life is explored.

Multiple news sources highlight Walter Thompson-Hernández's film "If I Go Will They Miss Me," praised for its fresh perspective on Watts, Los Angeles, and Florence Hunt's expanded role in Bridgerton Season 4, where she finally gets her own storyline. The film aims to redefine cinematic portrayals of the community, while Hunt, who began on the show at age 12, is now a SAG Award nominee stepping into a more central role as her character's love life is explored.

Multiple news sources highlight Ford CEO Jim Farley's concern about a critical shortage of skilled manual laborers in the U.S., including mechanics and factory workers, despite competitive salaries and efforts to improve wages. This shortage, impacting various sectors beyond automotive manufacturing, is attributed to a lack of training and education, posing a significant challenge to the American economy and the revitalization of blue-collar industries.

Multiple news sources highlight Ford CEO Jim Farley's concern about a critical shortage of skilled manual laborers in the U.S., including mechanics and factory workers, despite competitive salaries and efforts to improve wages. This shortage, impacting various sectors beyond automotive manufacturing, is attributed to a lack of training and education, posing a significant challenge to the American economy and the revitalization of blue-collar industries.

Multi-source news update

Multi-source news update

Multiple sources report that Finland, following the success of restricting mobile phone use in schools which led to increased physical activity and socialization among students, is now considering a ban on social media for children under 15 due to concerns about its impact on youth well-being and physical activity levels. This potential ban is gaining support, fueled by research describing social media's effects on children as an "uncontrolled human experiment."

Multiple sources report that Finland, following the success of restricting mobile phone use in schools which led to increased physical activity and socialization among students, is now considering a ban on social media for children under 15 due to concerns about its impact on youth well-being and physical activity levels. This potential ban is gaining support, fueled by research describing social media's effects on children as an "uncontrolled human experiment."

Multiple news sources report that President Trump's Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, faces potential repercussions if Trump is dissatisfied with his pick for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh, whose dovish stance on interest rates contradicts his past criticisms of economic stimulus and raises concerns about his true economic beliefs and alignment with Trump's populist agenda. Warsh's selection, despite Bessent leading the vetting process, could haunt both Bessent and Trump if Warsh's policies deviate from expectations.

Multiple news sources report that President Trump's Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, faces potential repercussions if Trump is dissatisfied with his pick for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh, whose dovish stance on interest rates contradicts his past criticisms of economic stimulus and raises concerns about his true economic beliefs and alignment with Trump's populist agenda. Warsh's selection, despite Bessent leading the vetting process, could haunt both Bessent and Trump if Warsh's policies deviate from expectations.